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[Muffabuff]

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28 G
Instant Oatmeal

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 28 g
*
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 3Calories 25
*
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.34g 1%
* Saturated Fat 0.06g 0%
* Polyunsaturated Fat 0.109g *
* Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g *
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 22mg *
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g 2%
* Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
* Sugars 1.84g *
Protein 0.69g *
*
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
1%
of RDI*
(25 calories)

Calorie Breakdown:
*Carbohydrate (78%)
*Fat (12%)
*Protein (10%)

* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
What is my Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)?

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Nutrition summary:
Calories
25
Fat
0.34g
Carbs
5.1g
Protein
0.69g
There are 25 calories in 28 grams of Instant Oatmeal.
Calorie breakdown: 12% fat, 78% carbs, 10% protein.
Other common serving sizes:
Serving Size Calories
100 g 91
1 oz, dry, with spice/sugar, yields 101
1 oz, dry, with fruit, yields 114
1 oz, dry, NFS, yields 115
1 oz, dry, plain, yields 140
1 packet (plain), dry, yields 140
1 packet, NFS, dry, yields 146
1 packet (fruit) dry, yields 146
1 packet (spice/sugar), dry, yields 153
1 cup cooked 213
1 cup, dry, yields 456
Related types of Oatmeal:
Oatmeal
Quick Oatmeal (1 or 3 Minutes)
Oatmeal with Fruit
Multigrain Oatmeal
Quaker Instant Oatmeal - Maple and Brown Sugar
* view more oatmeal nutritional info
Related types of Cereal:
Cereal
Corn Flakes
Bran Flakes
Cheerios
Frosted Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat Cereal (Presweetened)
* view more cereal nutritional info
Other Related Foods
Oats
See also:
Food Club Instant Oatmeal - Regular Flavor
Archer Farms Triple Berry Instant Oatmeal
Glutenfreeda Maple Raisin with Flax Instant Oatmeal
Archer Farms Cherry Almond Instant Oatmeal
fresh & easy Heart Healthy Instant Oatmeal
* view more results
Contains these Ingredients:
2 g Oats cereal (instant, dry, fortified)
3 g Oats cereal with cinnamon and spice (instant, dry, fortified)
3 g Oats cereal with raisons and spice (instant, dry, fortified)
21 g Water

[casmira]

If I could just caution people - instant oatmeal isn't the best for your DDs. It's cut very fine so the GI is higher and it won't keep you full as long as steel cut jumbo oats. Contrary to the advertising from the food companies, the instant isn't actually quicker to cook, nor easier either. And it's a good deal more expensive.

Either will be very low in calories and excellent nutrition, but if you need something to keep you going for several hours, do try the real stuff.

[Muffabuff]

I suppose that's not really the point of this thread, but I felt a bit of hostility in some posts about my information. Perhaps before jumping on someone's info one should do some proper research of their own. I have heard lots of new info on posts and just because it was new to me I didn't assume it was wrong. I stayed open minded and did some research. And more often than not I was the better for it. I learned something new. But I never responded in an aggressive manner because I didn't agree or in their case had the wrong info.I found this a bit hurtful. I have a degree in the health sciences with several classes in nutrition, I don't mind being questioned of course as long as it doesn't feel personal, this did by some.having a blaring huge label posted in my face was a bit much esp when I mentioned that my box said 100 calories also but was still incorrect. I felt that that was not in keeping with the spirit of this forum. Ps. The instant keeps me full for hours!
Vanessa

[Becky]

I use the Quaker Old Fashioned Oats (5 minute cook stuff) it's 150 for 1/2 cup dry (makes about 1 cup and is very filling, I add light brown sugar fro some nice sweetness but it boosts the cals to 200).

[adillenal]

I know this isn't the purpose of this thread but I can't resist.
I can't stand oatmeal after eating whole oats (groats) but before groats I only ate the old fashioned since the instant is just pulverized rolled oats. The groats are 110 calories for 1/4 cup dry which makes 1 cup when cooked with water. So 1/2 cup cooked is only 55 calories and is very filling for me. For DD's I add a t of oat fiber and 1/2 t gluc which makes it really filling.
I love oats but never liked the instant-ever. Old fashioned all the way.
Isn't it interesting how different we are in what we like to eat?

[nickicaps]

Originally Posted by adillenal

I know this isn't the purpose of this thread but I can't resist.
I can't stand oatmeal after eating whole oats (groats) but before groats I only ate the old fashioned since the instant is just pulverized rolled oats. The groats are 110 calories for 1/4 cup dry which makes 1 cup when cooked with water. So 1/2 cup cooked is only 55 calories and is very filling for me. For DD's I add a t of oat fiber and 1/2 t gluc which makes it really filling.
I love oats but never liked the instant-ever. Old fashioned all the way.
Isn't it interesting how different we are in what we like to eat?

I love oat groats!!

I make a raw breakfast with them and some avocado, vanilla, cinnamon, etc. I totally agree- old fashioned all the way!

[Avicenna]

Hi,

I'm not trying to be difficult or anything, but above in what you posted, it says that the oatmeal contains 8 g of oats and 21 g of water...which would be about 28 calories since oatmeal is mostly carbohydrates and 1 carbohydrate is about 4 calories (I think)... do you think the number above is for 28 g of oatmeal already cooked with water (that is, not the entire packet)?

Anyway despite the narrow calorie margin for JUDDD it's probably not the end of the universe if 1 packet of oatmeal is +/- a few calories either way. Just observing though.

PS Yes, people are sensitive about discussions about food, I think especially when on a restrictive plan...try going over to the LC section and talk about eating carbs regularly and see what kind of responses you get lol...sorry that it was hurtful

[Kissa]

Muffabuff, great info, many thanks for posting it. I am so sorry you felt some hostility, that should never happen here on the JUDDD forum.

I vote for the JUDDD theory of eat what YOU like, that is what makes this WOE such a joy, no matter what your choices are.

None of us should judge anyone else's choice of food.

[Eieio]

Muffabuff, if the instant oatmeal keeps ur stomach happy, great.
Some people, even me need class in tactfulness. Is that a word?
We all make mistake.....carry on!!
I TOO LOVE OATMEAL, old fashion slow cook kind.
I hated it as a kid, so figure.
I can still see my youngest brother sitting at the brkft table eat oatmeal!
Get this! He crumbled his toast in the bowl.......it erkked me to see it every morning.
At that mid cream of wheat was my fav!!
Now they both r my fav.
Let's be friends.
I love friends, they r better than family. Woops... That's another story. Smile
Ei

[Kiley2801]

As somebody who replied to that other thread, and read the other responses, I absolutely take offense to people citing rude behavior and tact-lessness. Unless I missed a response, several of us were simply pointing out that we disagreed with the information presented by the OP.

There is a very large disrepency between 25 calories for a packet of oatmeal and 100, especially on a Down Day when EVERY single calorie counts!

And, according to my best friend who is a Registered Dietician, and just about EVERY other source I've found online, there are

4 Calories per gram of DRY oatmeal.

Therefore, a packet of DRY plain oatmeal is 112 calories. The instant kind may have a bit less because it's refined and they add some other stuff in there, therefore it's not pure oats. Hence the 100 calories on the packet label.

If this is considered "rude" then *sigh* so be it.

[sterlinggirl]

[Eieio]

Muffabuff
U have Gourgoue eyes.
Love ur pic.
As of reading labels.
We all can read labels.
Yes?
So carry on!
It's a beautiful day here in sw mo.
We r having small from the garden.
Know someone else spoke f their garden treasures!
I love eating fresh grown veggies.
I stopped at the farmers market the other day.
I was at shocked of all the veggies ( organic) farmers have already.
I spent $6. Brought home treasures of lettuce, kale, And snow peas.
Peas are gone already, very I saved the juice fom cooking them. It s so good drinking it.

Yale? I've never cook it. Sells person said to stir fry.
I hope I'm not repeating myself about the market.
If so sorry, I'm old and forgetful. Ei

[sterlinggirl]

Originally Posted by Eieio

Muffabuff
U have Gourgoue eyes.
Love ur pic.
As of reading labels.
We all can read labels.
Yes?
So carry on!
It's a beautiful day here in sw mo.
We r having small from the garden.
Know someone else spoke f their garden treasures!
I love eating fresh grown veggies.
I stopped at the farmers market the other day.
I was at shocked of all the veggies ( organic) farmers have already.
I spent $6. Brought home treasures of lettuce, kale, And snow peas.
Peas are gone already, very I saved the juice fom cooking them. It s so good drinking it.

Yale? I've never cook it. Sells person said to stir fry.
I hope I'm not repeating myself about the market.
If so sorry, I'm old and forgetful. Ei

LOVE LOVE LOVE snow peas yummy

[2BoysMom]

Originally Posted by nickicaps

I love oat groats!!

I make a raw breakfast with them and some avocado, vanilla, cinnamon, etc. I totally agree- old fashioned all the way!

What does it say about me that I read avocado as vodka?

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by 2BoysMom

What does it say about me that I read avocado as vodka?

It says you need to post here: Cocktails, anyone?

[ellgee]

Originally Posted by 2BoysMom

What does it say about me that I read avocado as vodka?

That you are a girl I'd love to spend some time with!

[2BoysMom]

I am still cackling at myself. TGIF!!!

Definitely having some avocado.....er, I mean vodka this evening!

[Muffabuff]

Thanks to all that said something nice! Kiley i will say a prayer for you. of course I adore you all and if you must know if I had my choice I'd rather eat cream of wheat
Vanessa

[Eieio]

Muffabuff
Put me on ur list.
I sooooooo need it.
Lots of family problems.

[Eieio]

Life problems.
Guess they will always be.
It's how react to them is the key.
They will always be. That's life.
Sigh
Ei

[Becky]

Originally Posted by Kiley2801

As somebody who replied to that other thread, and read the other responses, I absolutely take offense to people citing rude behavior and tact-lessness. Unless I missed a response, several of us were simply pointing out that we disagreed with the information presented by the OP.

There is a very large disrepency between 25 calories for a packet of oatmeal and 100, especially on a Down Day when EVERY single calorie counts!

And, according to my best friend who is a Registered Dietician, and just about EVERY other source I've found online, there are

4 Calories per gram of DRY oatmeal.

Therefore, a packet of DRY plain oatmeal is 112 calories. The instant kind may have a bit less because it's refined and they add some other stuff in there, therefore it's not pure oats. Hence the 100 calories on the packet label.

If this is considered "rude" then *sigh* so be it.

I read the other thread too and didn't see anything rude about the reply either.

[Kissa]

Peace and love.

[dazygyrl]

ok, i just gotta ask....how can a packet of instant oatmeal be 25 cals when there is added sugar in those packets? or do they come in sugar free, too?

[Becky]

Originally Posted by dazygyrl

ok, i just gotta ask....how can a packet of instant oatmeal be 25 cals when there is added sugar in those packets? or do they come in sugar free, too?

The plain contains no sugar.

These are from my pantry:

Market Basket Instant Oatmeal plain, 1 packet (28g) 100 calories

Quaker Oats Old Fashioned (no not instant) but 40g (1/2 c dry) is 150 calories.

These are two totally different companies and the calories are comparable even though one is old fashioned (less processed) and one is instant (more processed), did they both misrepresent their calories on the packages?

I'm seriously not trying to start something but I don't think the 25 calories per 28 grams adds up.

[Kissa]

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[Becky]

Originally Posted by Kissa

.

Just stating my opinion, that is what we're here for, we will not always agree but we have to say what we need to say.

[Lily]

You're not wrong, Muffabuff - you're absolutely right. There are 25cals in 28g of instant oats. But ... That's 28g of instant oats made up with water - it's weighing the water as well as the oats. I suspect that 28g of instant oats made up would be quite a small amount in a bowl, unfortunately.

I think the USDA info is presented in a rather misleading way. But if instant oats is 78% carbs, 10% protein and 12% fat, that means that the 28g packet of oats contains 21.84g of carbs. A gram of carbs yields 4 calories. So doing the math, 21.84 x 4 = 87.36 - there's nearly 90 cals in the carb element of that 28g packet, without counting the cals from the fat and protein. Sadly, there's no way therefore that there could be only 25 cals in the packet.

It's a pity - I was quite excited for a while there! I love instant oats!

[ASHLEY2HAWAII]

This is from the Quaker site

Serving size 1 Packet (28 g)

Amount per serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 20
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Soluble Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 10%
Iron 40%
Phosphorus 10%
Magnesium 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat less than 65g 80g
Sat. Fat less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
Ingredients

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, OAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, GUAR GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.

[Becky]

Originally Posted by Lily

You're not wrong, Muffabuff - you're absolutely right. There are 25cals in 28g of instant oats. But ... That's 28g of instant oats made up with water - it's weighing the water as well as the oats. I suspect that 28g of instant oats made up would be quite a small amount in a bowl, unfortunately.

I think the USDA info is presented in a rather misleading way. But if instant oats is 78% carbs, 10% protein and 12% fat, that means that the 28g packet of oats contains 21.84g of carbs. A gram of carbs yields 4 calories. So doing the math, 21.84 x 4 = 87.36 - there's nearly 90 cals in the carb element of that 28g packet, without counting the cals from the fat and protein. Sadly, there's no way therefore that there could be only 25 cals in the packet.

It's a pity - I was quite excited for a while there! I love instant oats!

28g of water is not even 1 oz, that would a heckofa small portion size, considering 8oz is a cup, so 1/8th of a cup.

[Becky]

Originally Posted by Muffabuff

Food database and calorie counter Source: Generic
28 G
Instant Oatmeal

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 28 g
*
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 3Calories 25
*
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.34g 1%
* Saturated Fat 0.06g 0%
* Polyunsaturated Fat 0.109g *
* Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g *
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 22mg *
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g 2%
* Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
* Sugars 1.84g *
Protein 0.69g *
*
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
1%
of RDI*
(25 calories)

Calorie Breakdown:
*Carbohydrate (78%)
*Fat (12%)
*Protein (10%)

* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
What is my Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)?

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Nutrition summary:
Calories
25
Fat
0.34g
Carbs
5.1g
Protein
0.69g
There are 25 calories in 28 grams of Instant Oatmeal.
Calorie breakdown: 12% fat, 78% carbs, 10% protein.
Other common serving sizes:
Serving Size Calories
100 g 91
1 oz, dry, with spice/sugar, yields 101
1 oz, dry, with fruit, yields 114
1 oz, dry, NFS, yields 115
1 oz, dry, plain, yields 140
1 packet (plain), dry, yields 140
1 packet, NFS, dry, yields 146
1 packet (fruit) dry, yields 146
1 packet (spice/sugar), dry, yields 153
1 cup cooked 213
1 cup, dry, yields 456
Related types of Oatmeal:
Oatmeal
Quick Oatmeal (1 or 3 Minutes)
Oatmeal with Fruit
Multigrain Oatmeal
Quaker Instant Oatmeal - Maple and Brown Sugar
* view more oatmeal nutritional info
Related types of Cereal:
Cereal
Corn Flakes
Bran Flakes
Cheerios
Frosted Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat Cereal (Presweetened)
* view more cereal nutritional info
Other Related Foods
Oats
See also:
Food Club Instant Oatmeal - Regular Flavor
Archer Farms Triple Berry Instant Oatmeal
Glutenfreeda Maple Raisin with Flax Instant Oatmeal
Archer Farms Cherry Almond Instant Oatmeal
fresh & easy Heart Healthy Instant Oatmeal
* view more results
Contains these Ingredients:
2 g Oats cereal (instant, dry, fortified)
3 g Oats cereal with cinnamon and spice (instant, dry, fortified)
3 g Oats cereal with raisons and spice (instant, dry, fortified)
21 g Water

Something is amiss as my Market Basket plain instant oatmeal 28g serving packet says the following:

Made with water:

Calories: 100

Calories from fat: 20
Total fat: 2g
Sodium: 80mg
Total Carbohydrate: 19
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Soluble Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g

Those were the totals that stood out that prove that the amount of oatmeal used in the serving you looked up was much much smaller than 28g. I'm betting they used water enough to make the serving size weigh 28g, that much water would be less than 1oz, that is 1/8 of a cup.....teenie tiny serving size!! If that is what they did it is extreamly misleading and if prepaired correctly the totals would be equal to the numbers I listed not the numbers you listed in the original post. If the calories were the only different number then I might agree with what you originally stated but I think due to the tricky labeling the 100 calories for 28g of dry instant oatmeal is infact correct.